Mechanic IV - Electrical

RYAM; Jesup (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short term/Long term disability

Bonus/Merit

Life insurance

Company paid EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RYAM in Jesup, IA is seeking a Mechanic, Electrical to maintain mill-wide electrical equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support reliability of process systems.

You will read drawings and schematics, test equipment, troubleshoot industrial control systems, and plan, install and repair wiring and control panels. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum five years of experience.
• Able to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in various conditions (inside/outside).

Responsibilities

• Maintain mill-wide electrical equipment including preventive and routine maintenance.
• Plan, install and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial control systems (PLC, DCS, VFD).
• Work rotating shifts and adapt to varying work conditions.

Skills

Read drawings

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial controls

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC

DCS

VFDs

Job description

About RYAM

RYAM is a global leader of high purity cellulose commonly used in the production of filters, food, pharmaceuticals, high performance plastics, propellants and various other industrial applications. RYAM’s specialized assets, capable of creating the world’s leading cellulose specialties products, are also used to produce cellulose viscose pulp, cellulose fluff pulp, paperboard, high yield pulp and various value-added co-products, including biofuels, bioelectricity and lignin. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM generated $1.5 billion of revenue in 2025. More information is available at www.ryam.com

RYAM’s intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 100 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency. RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in over 40 countries across five continents.

At RYAM, we’re shaping the future of talent.

RYAM has a specific purpose…to be the world’s leading manufacturer of renewable products, including paper, packaging, and high purity cellulose. We want smart, innovative people who can find new ways to solve challenging problems. We need talented professionals across multiple disciplines who want to contribute to the company’s mission and advance its vision, while also shaping its future.

The Mechanic, Electrical is responsible for the maintenance for mill wide electrical equipment including preventive and routine maintenance. Will be responsible for planning, installing and repairing wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.

How you’ll shape the future of the Electrical/Instrumentation Department:

• Follows all established safety rules, company policies and procedures, and recognized practices.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Able to test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Able to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial control systems and related devices including PLC’s, DCS, and VFD’s.
• Able to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install electrical motors, generators, industrial batteriesand hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit breakers panels

You’ll be someone who can bring:

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum five years experienc
• Able to work rotating shifts
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in various work conditions and temperatures (inside/outside)

Why you’ll love working at RYAM:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short term/Long term disability
• Bonus/Merit
• Life insurance (Company paid & Voluntary)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement

EOE/Vet/Disability